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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.40, 35,320.26 and 14,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.40, 35,320.26 and 14,983.84 is: 20,678.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.40 : 35,320.26 = 14,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.40/35,320.26 = 14,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.40x = 35,320.26 × 14,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.40x = 529,233,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,233,124.60/25,593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.50

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